5 Helpful Hints for Moving to a New State

November 18, 2021

Landed a new job? Dreaming of getting a new home together, after a long-distance romance? Found your dream retirement home — or just searching for a lower cost of living or better weather?

Whatever the reasons you might find yourself planning an interstate move, you’re not alone. And thankfully, there are some you can take tips along the way to ease your transition when you’re moved into your new state.

1. Do your research – Before your move, try to research as much as possible about your new location. From restaurant ideas to local businesses, doctors and dentists, schools and nightlife … learn as much as possible about your new home base. Consider finding social media groups for the new locale, an area-wide Convention & Visitor’s bureau, or even the local Chamber of Commerce. If you can, it’s also helpful to visit in person as well, to speak with locals and personally get a better feel for your new city.
2. Find a new home – Part of the research role (see tip #1, above) will also entail you becoming familiar with the local housing market. As a homebuyer, consider working with a professional realtor to bring you up to speed on schools and neighborhoods, different factors for a work commute, and the age and condition of certain areas. If you’re not sure how long you’ll be living in a given area, a long-term rental is also something that a realtor could help you find.
3. Hire a reputable moving company – There are moving companies, storage companies, and even full-service interstate relocation companies who do it all. Choosing the right professional movers can make all the difference in the world. Finding an experienced and trusted moving company can provide the organization, quality, and precision timing to help make the experience stress-free. Be sure to look for a fully licensed and insured company to handle your valuables and priceless household goods.
4. Gather all your records – Be sure to keep your essential, important documents in a separate place such as a security box or clearly delineated folder. This might include passports, Social Security cards, birth certificates, real estate and insurance forms, health records, school transcripts, etc.
5. Change your address – From forwarding your mail to alerting your bank to getting a new driver’s license, you’ll want to be sure that key companies know how to locate you once you’ve moved, especially if it’s a long-distance move. Planning ahead for this can also help reduce the chance of any future homeowners or tenants getting your personal mail. (For a helpful checklist of where you’ll need to change your information, check out our previous post.)

At Beltmann, we’d love to help you prepare for any upcoming moving and storage needs, whether that’s merely across town or a full interstate relocation. Just contact us for a free contactless quote, and we’d be happy to help walk you through the process.

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